Viking Venus
Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
Seven Seas Suite (Forward)
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7 Night Iberian Explorer Cruise from Barcelona

Ship: Viking Venus
Cruise Line: Viking Oceans
Sailed: Friday, Jan 5, 2024 from Barcelona, Spain
Ended: Friday, Jan 12, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Friday, Jan 5, 2024 departure of the Viking Venus. If Viking Oceans modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day 1 - Friday - Jan 5, 2024
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona, Spain    
Step aboard your ship to begin your journey. Your overnight stay allows time to discover Barcelona on your own. Enjoy an evening stroll down the city's celebrated Las Ramblas boulevard. Admire the architecture of native son Antoni Gaudi. Or opt to attend an evening performance of flamenco, Spain's vibrant dance, while savoring a menu of traditional tapas.
Day 2 - Saturday - Jan 6, 2024
Cartagena, Spain
Cartagena, Spain    
Uncover the rich history of Cartagena today, brimming with remarkable architecture spanning the ages, from the days of Rome to Art Nouveau. Outside the city, marvel at the beauty of Murcia's stunning Mar Menor, or Minor Sea, an inland sea formed by an accumulation of coastal sediment. You may have a chance to sample locally produced wine. Alternately, explore Cartagena's impressive Roman Theater and its Roman Forum.
Day 3 - Sunday - Jan 7, 2024
Malaga, Spain
Malaga, Spain    
Today you can experience firsthand the stuff of Andalucian dreams. Birthplace of Pablo Picasso, Malaga is the gateway to Andalucia, the seductive province of rolling hills and endless olive groves. An included tour features the 11th-century Alcazaba Palace, residence of Arabian caliphs, the ancient Moorish Gibralfaro Castle, the Renaissance Cathedral and Picasso's birthplace. Or, choose to explore the mighty Alhambra Palace in Granada, one of Spain's most treasured sites.
Day 4 - Monday - Jan 8, 2024
Cruising the Strait of Gibraltar
Cruising the Strait of Gibraltar    
Sail through the famed Strait of Gibraltar today into the Alboran Sea, the westernmost portion of the Mediterranean. On a clear day, you will spot the giant Rock of Gibraltar on the port side. In legend, this enormous geological wonder is one of the Pillars of Hercules, the other being Monte Hacho, a low mountain in Ceuta, a Spanish province in North Africa.
Day 5 - Tuesday - Jan 9, 2024
Vigo, Spain
Vigo, Spain    
Call on Vigo today, Spain's "Gateway to the Atlantic" and one of the most historic cities on the northwestern coast of Galicia. For stunning views of its dramatic bay, ascend to El Castro Mount. Then get a closer look at Vigo's elegant thoroughfares and plazas and the French gardens of Castrelos Park. Alternately, visit the revered city of Santiago de Compostela, one of medieval Europe's most important pilgrimage sites.
Day 6 - Wednesday - Jan 10, 2024
Cruising the Atlantic Ocean
Cruising the Atlantic Ocean    
Perhaps you'll get a morning workout at the Fitness Center and soothe your body with a hot sauna and a few minutes amid the refreshingly chilled air of the Snow Grotto. This evening, enjoy cocktails in the Explorers' Lounge and an authentic Italian meal at Manfredi's Italian Restaurant.
Day 7 - Thursday - Jan 11, 2024
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Portsmouth, United Kingdom    
You'll enjoy a picturesque arrival into Portsmouth, sailing between Napoleonic forts in the Solent and passing stunning citadels at the harbor's entrance. Then, discover the city's prestigious maritime past. This historic naval port houses such historic vessels as Henry VIII's Tudor battleship Mary Rose and Lord Nelson's HMS Victory. Stroll the docklands of the rejuvenated waterfront and visit the D-Day Museum, commemorating the preparations for the Allied landings of the massive fleet that departed from here.
Day 8 - Friday - Jan 12, 2024
Tilbury, United Kingdom
Tilbury, United Kingdom    
Awake in Tilbury, a historic town on the north bank of the Thames River. Disembark this morning and transfer to the airport. Or, explore more with Viking and spend time in London.
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